Products tagged with 'ice tool'

The Petzl Nomic is designed to take on serious ice and mixed climbs the Petzl Nomic has allowed climbers to push the limits of the winter game and with the new improved Nomic this looks set to continue. The new 2011/12 design has kept the same shaft and pick angle as the original Nomic but has had the handle improved with an adjustable grip rest to give a better ergonomic feel (when first released in early 2011 there where some problems with the adjustable grip rest but this has now been fixed by the Petzl boffins).

The DMM Bulldog is an ice tool that offers protection on winter climbs and can be used in many features thrown up in winter. When suitable cracks are hard to find for wired nuts etc when on mixed snow an ice climbs, many climbers will seek out frozen turf or an iced up crack and reach for their DMM Bulldog. The bulldog is not as long as the infamous Warthogs so is particularly useful when the turf is shallow. It comes with a doubled 11mm dyneema sling attached for quick and easy extension.

The Grivel Tech Machine Ice Simple Vario is aimed at steep and overhanging climbs where the angled shaft, and reverse positive blade will help you up the route. The handle is ergonomic and well insulated to help with comfort on the climb and has a spike on the end for topping out and the approach. To increase usability the blade is interchangeable, and when paired with a mix pick, can take a hammer or shovel.

The Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool has an open pick angle and leashless design, the Reactor is optimized for pure ice climbing. The tool features a steel head with an aluminium side plate. The tool’s extruded aluminium shaft is combined with a dual density grip that is adjustable to fit all sizes of hands. The Reactor comes ready with the BD Natural Ice Pick, so get stoked - because winter is coming.

The Petzl Summit Evo is a technical performance ice axe for classic mountaineering. Designed for classic mountaineering, the Summit Evo ice axe is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips. Lightweight and with a waterjet-formed tube, it offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe. The technical design of the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep, icy terrain.

The DMM Apex is an ice tool with a new and modern design that make it perfect for ice and winter climbing in anywhere from Norway to Scotland. The shaft features an extreme curve, which provides good hand clearance in ice bulges and allows for a technical pick angle. The grip is insulated and ergonomically shaped for maximum comfort and control. All of its components are T-rated and subsequently suitable for belay anchoring.

The Grivel Double Spring Evo is the new light and minimal double elastic leash for ice axes reinvented in its style. Designed not to lose the tools during use. The insertion into the ice axes is via a simple toggle blocked by a rubber pad (without carabiner), while in the harness via a cow hitch knot. A swivel on the harness side avoids twisting and makes it smoother in use.

The Grivel single Spring Evo is the new light and minimal elastic leash for ice axes, reinvented in its style and designed not to lose the tool during use. The insertion is via a simple toggle blocked by a rubber pad (without carabiner), while in the harness via a cow hitch knot. A swivel on the harness side avoids twisting and makes it smoother in use.